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Specifications and Estimates
2013 Basis of Estimates Manual
- Registration for updates is available through the Contact Database. Additional information is included in the Contact Database Tutorial.
- Details and Structure - Chapters 11-20 UPDATE in progress; use chapters below.
- Check the Estimates Bulletins, and Roadway Design Bulletins for updates
- Please submit Comments and Corrections to report any errors or questions.
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| BOE Chapters | ||
| Chapter Number | Title | Last Updated |
| Contents | Table Of Contents | 2-20-13 |
| Introduction | Introduction | 2-20-13 |
| Chapter 1 | Updates, Registration | 2-20-13 |
| Chapter 2 | Units of Measure: Abbreviations, Conversion Factors | 2-20-13 |
| Chapter 3 | Alphabetical List | 2-20-13 |
| Chapter 4 | NOTE: Blank, for future enhancement | 2-20-13 |
| Chapter 5 | Contact Lists:
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2-20-13 |
| Chapter 6 | Requesting Pay Items:
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2-20-13 |
| Chapter 7 | Design Tools Quick Reference: Tech Spec or Plan Detail guide |
2-20-13 |
| Chapter 8 | Forms: CADD and Comp Book
3-6-13: Revision Pending- a link will be provided here, when information becomes available. Expected announcement date: June 12-13, Design Expo. |
2-20-13 |
| Chapter 9 | Webgate, TRNS∙PORT, and Designer Web Pages See Training page for "Helpful Hints" handouts | 2-20-13 |
| Chapter 10 | Formatting Pay Items
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2-20-13 |
| Chapter 11 | Items 000 through 199
Quick Reference: Crash Cushion Pay Item Selection, for Estimates Bulletin 11-10 Crash Cushions, Selection chart updated 10-29-12 to include both gating and redirective crash cushions. Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-04 Joint Project Agreements- Utility Projects Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-05 Landscape and Related Work Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-06 Embankment Utilization for Special Select Soil Option Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-07 Barrier and Traffic Railing Mounted Signs Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-09 Temporary Lane Separator |
1-22-13 |
| Chapter 12 | Items 200 through 299 | 1-22-13 |
| Chapter 13 | Items 300 through 399
Updates in progress; refer to
Estimates Bulletins Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-16 Asphalt Binders |
1-22-13 |
| Chapter 14 | Items 400 through 499 Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-08 Steel and Aluminum Pedestrian/Bicycle Railing Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-14: Jack & Bore for Drainage |
1-22-13 |
| Chapter 15 | Items 500 through 599 Quick Reference: Guardrail Payment for Estimates Bulletin 12-02 Guardrail Payment Quick Reference: Roadway Design Bulletin 13-01: Crash Cushion Details Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-05 Landscape and Related Work |
4-23-13 |
| Chapter 16 | Items 600 through 699 Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-15: Conduit Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-17: Vehicle Detectors, 660 Graphics for plan details/pay item call outs Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-19 Pull, Splice, and Junction Boxes Quick Reference: Roadway Design Bulletin 12-19: Pivotal Adjustable Hanger Use |
4-23-13 |
| Chapter 17 | Items 700 through 799 Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-03 Dynamic Message Signs Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-07 Barrier and Traffic Railing Mounted Signs Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-10 Thermoplastic on Open Graded Asphalt Surfaces Quick Reference: Roadway Design Bulletin 12-18 Removal of Chevrons in Interstate Gore Areas and at Raised Urban Islands Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-15 Conduit Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-19: Pull, Splice, and Junction Boxes |
4-23-13 |
| Chapter 18 | Items 800 through 899 | 1-22-13 |
| Chapter 19 | Items 900 through 999 | 1-22-13 |
| Chapter 20 | Items 1000 through 1999
Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-04 Joint Project Agreements- Utility Projects |
1-22-13 |
| Master Pay Item List |
Master Pay Item List
for Comp BookCurrent pay items in Excel (.xlsx) format, used for
Computation Book Forms. Other formats are available at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/specificationsoffice/Estimates/BasisofEstimates/Default.shtm#Master |
automated; monthly |
| Cover and Dividers | Cover and Section Dividers, 2012 Edition | 3-19-12 |
| Note: The Basis of Estimates is a design tool. It is not a contract document. All requirements, measurement, and payment details need to be included in the contract documents: plans, design standards, and/or specifications. Refer to the Introduction and Chapter 6 for additional information regarding the use of the BOE and specific pay item details. | ||
| BOE Appendix | |
| BOE Archive | The BOE Archive web page has selected past editions. Please read the notice at the top of the Archive web page. |
| Estimates Bulletins | Current Estimates Bulletins are located at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/Specificationsoffice/Estimates/EstimatesBulletins/Default.shtm |
| Obsolete Structure | Obsolete Structure in .pdf format (900+ pages, 3.6 MB) as of July 2, 2012 Contact the Basis of Estimates Coordinator for additional history, and/or to request use of obsolete items. |
| Presentation | Pay Item Structure notes in .pdf format A presentation about why/how pay item structures are reviewed. Read the "speaker notes" for additional information. |
| Details and Structure | Details and Structure: Chapters 11-20 only, updated January 22, 2013 (780+ pages, 4.4 MB) |
| Recent Changes | Revisions to Pay Items, brief summary since January 2011 |
| Complete | Complete File for the 2011 Edition, as of December 30, 2010 (700+ pages, 4.2 MB) Note: This file is only updated with major changes. Refer to individual Chapters for minor updates and/or insert pages. |
| BOE Training | The BOE Training page provides course description and upcoming training dates. For other Estimates Support Training, visit the Estimates Training page. |
| LRE Averages | LRE Multi-Year Averages in Excel format. Note: This file is for general information only. Please use current reports, or contact the BOE or LRE Coordinator for specific requests. |
| Web Changes | Changes to the BOE web pages, general summary over multiple years |
| Master Pay Item List | Master Pay Item List in Excel format, as of 4-18-11 |
